Social Worker – Forensic Mental Health Services
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SalaryA$112k – A$120k
LocationDhulwa Mental Health Unit, ACT
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience3+ yrs
DepartmentForensic Mental Health Services
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 22, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live1w ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Hold tertiary qualification in Social Work
Eligible for membership with Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
Hold ACT Working with Vulnerable People registration
Minimum 3 years' post-qualification clinical experience
Working under the direction of Allied Health Manager, deliver clinical assessment, social work interventions, family support, and care coordination
Work collaboratively with carers, community services, and government agencies
Contribute to supervision and development of students and junior staff
Strong clinical judgement
Excellent communication skills
Sound understanding of mental health legislation and recovery-oriented practice
Experience with severe mental illness, trauma, substance use, psychosocial disadvantage, and forensic involvement
Undergo pre-employment National Police Check
Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy
Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements
Benefits
Competitive pay
Salary packaging
Flexible working conditions
Employee assistance program
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Classification: Health Professional Level 3 (PN 41042)
Salary: $111,639 - $120,057 (Plus 12.5% Super)
Location: Dhulwa Mental Health Unit, ACT
Section: Forensic Mental Health Services
Closing Date: 01 November 2026
What can we offer you:
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Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
About the Role:
Forensic Mental Health Services is seeking an experienced and motivated Social Worker to join the multidisciplinary team at the Dhulwa Mental Health Unit (DMHU), a specialised 25-bed forensic mental health facility providing evidence-based, recovery-focused inpatient care.
Working under the direction of the Allied Health Manager, you will deliver high-quality clinical assessment, social work interventions, family support, and care coordination for consumers with complex mental health needs. You will work collaboratively with carers, community services, and government agencies to support rehabilitation, recovery, and successful community reintegration, while also contributing to the supervision and development of students and junior staff.
The successful applicant will have strong clinical judgement, excellent communication skills, and a sound understanding of mental health legislation and recovery-oriented practice. Experience working with people experiencing severe mental illness, trauma, substance use issues, psychosocial disadvantage, and forensic involvement will be highly regarded.
Requirements
Applicants must hold a tertiary qualification in Social Work, be eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), hold ACT Working with Vulnerable People registration, and have a minimum of three years’ post-qualification clinical experience.
For further information, please contact Graham Twycross using the details provided in the advertisement. Apply now to be part of a team dedicated to improving outcomes for people with complex mental health needs.
For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.
Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:
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Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
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Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required.
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Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
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Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals.
To Apply:
Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a Response (no more than 3 pages) to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.
***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position***
About the company
Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.
Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind
CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.
If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Graham Twycross on (02) 5124 1516 or at [email protected]